^{16 Ref} But they didn't all listen to the glad news. For Isaiah says, "Lord, who has believed our report?"

^{17 Ref} So faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.

^{18 Ref} But I say, didn't they hear? Yes, most assuredly, "Their sound went out into all the earth, Their words to the ends of the world."

^{19 Ref} But I ask, didn't Israel know? First Moses says, "I will provoke you to jealousy with that which is no nation, With a nation void of understanding I will make you angry."

^{20 Ref} Isaiah is very bold, and says, "I was found by those who didn't seek me. I was revealed to those who didn't ask for me."

^{21 Ref} But as to Israel he says, "All day long I stretched out my hands to a disobedient and contrary people."